Charles A Barber, Marc Boyer, Jake A Carter, Patrick J Gray, Jennifer Fong Sam, Mesay M Wolle
{"title":"Toxic elements in baby and young children's foods in the US and correlation to ingredients.","authors":"Charles A Barber, Marc Boyer, Jake A Carter, Patrick J Gray, Jennifer Fong Sam, Mesay M Wolle","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2591749","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2591749","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A non-targeted convenience survey consisting of 566 ready-to-eat baby foods was conducted in 2023 to determine the levels of total arsenic, cadmium, total mercury, lead and thallium. Data collection expanded the scope of food categories tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2021, prioritising foods commonly eaten by babies and young children, while also including selected foods consumed by pregnant women and nursing mothers. Quality control was performed according to the specific food matrix category and target analyte. Arsenic speciation analysis was completed on a subset of foods and products containing fish were analysed for both inorganic arsenic and methylmercury. Arsenic levels were associated with rice-containing foods, lead with root vegetable ingredients such as sweet potatoes and thallium with brassica vegetables such as kale. The predictor model indicated no association between cadmium and any of the individual ingredients. Also, additional data are needed to support predictors for mercury.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"64-76"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145793514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tanveer Ahmad, Chiara Vatieri, Lucrezia Borriello, Salvatore Velotto, Gennaro Piccirillo, Bruna De Simone, Jonathan Squillante, Teresa Cirillo, Francesco Esposito
{"title":"Heavy metal migration from cardboard and Pyrex packages into pizza.","authors":"Tanveer Ahmad, Chiara Vatieri, Lucrezia Borriello, Salvatore Velotto, Gennaro Piccirillo, Bruna De Simone, Jonathan Squillante, Teresa Cirillo, Francesco Esposito","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2590442","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2590442","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The material used for pizza delivery, usually made of corrugated cardboard, keeps the pizza warm, but may also serve as a source of metal contamination. This study evaluated the potential migration of Al, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Ni, Co, Zn, As, Se, Mo, Cd, Sn, Ba, Pb, Sb, and Hg from corrugated cardboard packaging into pizza, using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) after a 30-min delivery simulation time. Several metals were observed in packaged samples, with the highest levels for Al (8.430 mg/kg), Fe (13.10 mg/kg), and Zn (13.93 mg/kg). Non-carcinogenic risk assessment indicated values within acceptable safety thresholds, with the target hazard quotients (THQs) ranging from 0.01 to 0.52. These findings highlight measurable metals migration from packaging into pizza, though without immediate health risk under typical consumption scenarios.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"38-52"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145997705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kunming Zheng, Xing Ma, Sunan Huang, Yi Yang, Qian Huang, Juan Yuan, Hongpin Dai, Xingang Meng
{"title":"Analysis of 46 pesticides in teas of Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China.","authors":"Kunming Zheng, Xing Ma, Sunan Huang, Yi Yang, Qian Huang, Juan Yuan, Hongpin Dai, Xingang Meng","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2644888","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2644888","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A modified QuEChERS method coupled with LC-MS/MS was established to detect and quantify 46 pesticide residues in tea. The samples were extracted and subsequently purified using dispersive solid phase extraction sorbents such as primary secondary amine (PSA), graphitised carbon black (GCB), and octadecylsilane (C<sub>18</sub>). Matrix-matched calibration curves with regression coefficients R<sup>2</sup> ≥ 0.99 were used to minimise the matrix effect. The recoveries of different spiked levels ranged from 65.6% to 120%, with relative standard deviations (RSDs) between 1.7% and 8.9%. The limits of detection (LOD) and of quantification (LOQ) ranged from 0.01-8.8 μg/kg and 0.02-29.2 μg/kg, respectively. A number of 305 tea samples of farmers' markets in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China, were analysed for 46 pesticide residues, of which 16 were detected in 211 samples.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147503488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xuan-Vy Nguyen, Nhu-Thuy Nguyen-Nhat, Trong-Dung Le, Xuan-Thuy Nguyen, Ngoc-Tung Nguyen, My-Ngan T Nguyen, Viet-Ha Dao
{"title":"Heavy metal bioaccumulation and health risk assessment from cultured fishes in Khanh Hoa Province, Viet Nam.","authors":"Xuan-Vy Nguyen, Nhu-Thuy Nguyen-Nhat, Trong-Dung Le, Xuan-Thuy Nguyen, Ngoc-Tung Nguyen, My-Ngan T Nguyen, Viet-Ha Dao","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2568852","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2568852","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in 87 seafood samples from five species of marine organisms along the coast of Khanh Hoa Province, Viet Nam, in order to assess associated health risks. The results showed that heavy metal levels in the muscle tissues of the cultured species were generally below the maximum legislative limits of Viet Nam. However, Cd and Pb levels in some cultured species were higher than the maximum limits set by the European Commission. Estimated daily intake of the metals was below the provisional limits. The target hazard quotient for all analysed metals was below 1. Only for cockle, the hazard index exceeded 1. Target cancer risk values of Cd, Cr, and Pb ranged between 10<sup>-4</sup> and 10<sup>-6</sup>. The results of the health risk assessment suggested there is no significant non-carcinogenic health risk from individual metals in these seafood species for local residents.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145762808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luc Schuler, Danny Zust, Eric Gillé, Laure Joly, Fabienne Clabots
{"title":"PFAS occurrence in food in Luxembourg (2022-2024) and dietary exposure.","authors":"Luc Schuler, Danny Zust, Eric Gillé, Laure Joly, Fabienne Clabots","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2604018","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2604018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental pollutants linked to various health risks. This study assessed PFAS contamination in commonly consumed food items in Luxembourg and evaluated potential dietary exposure. Between 2022 and 2024, a number of 204 samples of animal- and non-animal origin were analysed. At least one regulated PFAS compound was quantified in 48 samples (23%). Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS) were the most frequently quantified compounds, found in 34 and 25 samples, respectively. The highest levels occurred in wild boar (1.14 µg/kg) and egg samples (0.21 µg/kg), while plant-based foods showed generally lower levels. Two samples (plums and potatoes) exceeded the indicative PFOA level of 0.01 µg/kg outlined in Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/1431. PFAS intake from analysed commodities did not indicate a health risk for the general population, though hunters and frequent game (especially boar) consumers may experience elevated exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"94-104"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145965566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A levels in Indonesian nutmeg.","authors":"Leni Febriyanti, Budiawan Budiawan, Harmoko Harmoko","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2577813","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2577813","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Contamination by aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in Indonesian nutmeg poses serious food safety risks, as is shown by increasing export rejections. This study evaluates a monitoring program from 2017 to 2023 across farmers, traders, and exporters in North Sulawesi, North Maluku, and Maluku. Results indicate rising aflatoxin B1 levels over the monitoring period, with North Maluku showing the highest contamination rates for aflatoxin B1 (45.1%) and ochratoxin A (45.1%). Samples from traders with 5.25% to 16.37% moisture content showed the most positive results, exceeding the European Union maximum level for aflatoxin B1 in 17% and for ochratoxin A in 2% of the samples. Moisture control in the end products to below 10% did not effectively reduce contamination, as 72% of aflatoxins-positive and 68% of ochratoxin A-positive samples contained moisture below this threshold. The study recommends strict guidelines for handling nutmeg at all production stages to improve quality in Indonesian nutmeg exports.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"20-30"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145713883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Akli Islem Chebli, O Herbert Iko Afe, Christin Sogbossi Gbetokpanou, Russell Giovanni Uc-Peraza, Fetta Mehouel, Ahmed Amziane, Grâce L Sêtondji Fassinou, Nihel Djouzi, Dounia Kihal, Sara Abdennour, Younes Zebbiche
{"title":"PCBs in honey, milk, and eggs from Algiers (Algeria) and its health risks.","authors":"Akli Islem Chebli, O Herbert Iko Afe, Christin Sogbossi Gbetokpanou, Russell Giovanni Uc-Peraza, Fetta Mehouel, Ahmed Amziane, Grâce L Sêtondji Fassinou, Nihel Djouzi, Dounia Kihal, Sara Abdennour, Younes Zebbiche","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2629439","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2629439","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants that bioaccumulate in the food chain and may be a threat for human health. This study quantified PCB 118, PCB 138, PCB 153, and PCB 180 in cow's milk, poultry eggs, and honey from Algiers and evaluated dietary exposure for adults and infants. A total of 180 samples (20 per matrix and site) were analysed by a validated GC-MS method. PCB levels ranged from < LOD to 13.6 ng/g in milk, < LOD to 10.6 ng/g in honey and < LOD to 35.3 ng/g in eggs, with significant regional differences (p < 0.05) and generally higher levels in Beraki. Estimated daily intakes were consistently higher in infants than adults. Nevertheless, congener specific hazard quotients/toxic equivalents and cumulative hazard indices remained below 1 for all matrices, indicating low non carcinogenic risk under the applied assumptions. These baseline data support monitoring and source oriented mitigation strategies in Algeria for food safety reasons.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147304059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leisli Maira Delarmelino Ferraresi, Naiara Hennig Neuenfeldt, Adriana Pavesi Arisseto-Bragotto, Rozilaine Aparecida Pelegrine Gomes de Faria, Liliana De Oliveira Rocha
{"title":"Multimycotoxin analysis in Brazilian beer and health risk assessment.","authors":"Leisli Maira Delarmelino Ferraresi, Naiara Hennig Neuenfeldt, Adriana Pavesi Arisseto-Bragotto, Rozilaine Aparecida Pelegrine Gomes de Faria, Liliana De Oliveira Rocha","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2619157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2619157","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study validated an analytical method for the simultaneous quantification of 13 mycotoxins in beer using online solid-phase extraction coupled with UPLC-MS/MS and assessed their occurrence in 87 Brazilian samples, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers. The method showed high sensitivity, selectivity and linearity (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.99), with acceptable recovery and precision, except for ochratoxin A and nivalenol at higher levels. Mycotoxins were detected in 94.3% of the samples. Fumonisin B1 was the most frequent mycotoxin, while 15-acetyldeoxynivalenol had the highest mean level (190 ng/mL). Ochratoxin A was not detected. Estimated daily intake data were compared with toxicological reference values. Although exposure levels were generally below health-based guidance values, margin of exposure analysis indicated potential concern regarding aflatoxin intake. These results underscore the need for continuous monitoring to ensure consumer safety and minimise health risks associated with chronic exposure to mycotoxins through beer consumption.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147276188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Argun Türker, Orhan Acar, Furkan Enes Sertkan, Başak Kurul
{"title":"Elements in black tea and herbal tea from markets in Ankara, Türkiye.","authors":"Argun Türker, Orhan Acar, Furkan Enes Sertkan, Başak Kurul","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2621049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2621049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Levels of copper, iron, zinc, manganese, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chromium, lead, and cadmium in different tea and tea type (herbal) samples collected from markets in Ankara, Türkiye, were determined by using flame atomic absorption, flame atomic emission, and electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry. Samples were dissolved by applying a wet digestion procedure with a nitric acid/hydrogen peroxide mixture. Cd, Pb, and Cr levels were determined by electrothermal AAS, using a Zr/Pt modifier mixture. Analyte levels ranged 1.6-20.0; 13.0-198; 14-206; 10-48; 0.72-1.52; 0.21-0.89; 0.016 - 0.054; 2300-22,200; 300-700; 170-2270 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> for Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Cr, Cd, K, Na, and Mg, respectively. Analytes in standard reference materials were determined for accuracy and precision. Analytical results were compared with the World Health Organization guidelines for drinking water and reported literature data.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146257595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cansu Cakici, Asli Yildirim Vardin, Ali Goncu, Ayse Demet Karaman
{"title":"Acrylamide and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural in breadsticks in Aydin, Türkiye.","authors":"Cansu Cakici, Asli Yildirim Vardin, Ali Goncu, Ayse Demet Karaman","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2626297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2626297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to assess the exposure of the Turkish population to acrylamide and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in breadsticks from local patisseries. Acrylamide and HMF, formed during high-temperature cooking of carbohydrate-rich foods, pose potential health risks. Thirty breadstick samples (plain, whole-grain, and mixed-grain) from Aydın, Türkiye, were analysed for acrylamide and HMF content using GC-MS and HPLC-DAD, respectively. In addition moisture, ash, and colour (L*, a*, and b*) values were determined. Acrylamide levels ranged from 7.98 ± 1.00 µg/kg to 541 ± 12.3 µg/kg, while HMF levels ranged from 6.61 ± 0.25 mg/kg to 28.4 ± 0.83 mg/kg. Mixed-grain breadsticks were more susceptible to acrylamide formation, whereas plain varieties posed a lower risk. HMF was positively correlated with ash content and colour a* value, but no correlation was found for acrylamide. Estimated dietary exposure was 0.18 µg/kg/day for acrylamide and 0.02 mg/kg/day for HMF. These results underscore the need for developing healthier plant-based food products and improving public health initiatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146200683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}